Incident Analyst: Entry-Level job – Planet Risk – United States

PlanetRisk is looking for entry-level full-time Incident Analyst for its Global Intelligence Operations Center (GIOC) based in McLean, VA. As an Incident Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on security related incidents to our public and private sector clients, with a focus on the Latin America region.

This is a shift position that reports to the GIOC Shift Supervisor. Incident Analysts work a shift schedule of four 10 hour overnight shifts a week. Incident Analysts must be able to work holidays if needed.

Responsibilities:
Monitor open source intelligence and PlanetRisk feeds for real-time security threats both domestically and globally with a focus on Latin America

Write brief summaries of events and report updates to ongoing issues

Identify trends in data to proactively monitor on-going and future incidents

Categorize and geo-locate incidents as point, line, polyline or polygon in our enterprise platform

Update timelines of critical events

Assist with other client specific requests as needed

Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with focus on international relations, emergency management, journalism or related fields

Spanish/Portuguese language proficiency

Strong writing skills

Experience gathering open-source intelligence

Experience using social media for open source intelligence research

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in emergency management or intelligence fields

Experience using data visualization and or geographic information systems (GIS)

Knowledge and understanding of database management systems (SQL knowledge a plus)

Experience working with OSINT resource and tools such as TweetDeck, HootSuite, OpenStreetMap, Wikimapia, Yahoo Pipes or RSS management tools

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation: Hourly. Eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Standard Health, Vision, 401K, Life and Disability Insurance Programs

Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@planetrisk.com

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